Foreign Developments: Evidence of Good and Tense Relations with the USA Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the President for most of the 1980s?
A
Ronald Reagan
2
Q
Did Reagan have similar political views to Thatcher?
A
Yes
3
Q
What problem arose in Grenada in 1983?
A
The island was falling under Soviet Control
4
Q
How did the USA respond to the Grenada situation?
A
They invaded it
5
Q
What was an issue with the USA invading Grenada in relation to Britain?
A
Grenada was part of the British Commonwealth
6
Q
What was an issue with Reagan invading Grenada in relation to Thatcher?
A
Reagan had not told her that he was going to invade Grenada
7
Q
Who did the USA side with in the 1982 Falklands War?
A
Britain
8
Q
What did the USA do with Argentina during the Falklands War?
A
They banned arms sales to Argentina
